Mercedes-BENZ recalls

771 recorded safety recalls for Mercedes-BENZ vehicles, grouped by model. Each recall lists the affected component, the safety risk and the manufacturer's remedy.

Two registers: 424 from the US NHTSA database and 347 from the EU Safety Gate rapid alert system. A recall issued in one market does not always apply elsewhere, where the same model can differ or may never have been sold.

European recalls by country

Where each Mercedes-BENZ Safety Gate alert was notified. The same defect is often reported by several countries.

Germany: 340France: 5Bulgaria: 1Romania: 1

Mercedes-BENZ GLB

Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01023/21 · notified by Germany · reported 2021-07-16
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01118/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-08-07
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01008/21 · notified by Germany · reported 2021-07-09
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01382/21 · notified by Germany · reported 2021-10-01
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00648/21 · notified by Germany · reported 2021-05-14
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00596/21 · notified by Germany · reported 2021-05-07
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01599/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-11-27
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01725/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-12-04

Mercedes-BENZ G-Class

Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00919/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-06-26
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00620/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-04-24
Passenger car
The braking and/or stopping distance could be lengthened as a result. This could increase the risk of an accident.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1824/17 · notified by Germany · reported 2017-12-22
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01558/23 · notified by Germany · reported 2023-07-07
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/01296/25 · notified by Germany · reported 2025-04-11
Passenger car
This could lead to the right front wheel suddenly becoming blocked, causing an accident.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0943/18 · notified by Germany · reported 2018-07-13
Passenger car
The cable between the inner door handle and the door lock may not be strong enough to withstand the highly increased force which may be needed after an accident to unlock the door from the inside. In this case, the occupants may not be be able to leave the vehicle.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0459/17 · notified by Germany · reported 2017-04-14
Passenger car
The universal joint gear may be subject to excessive wear due to insufficient torque in the screw connection of the steering coupling. As a result, the transfer of the desired steering torque might no longer be assured. This could result in the loss of rotational torque transfer between the steering wheel and the…
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0572/17 · notified by Germany · reported 2017-05-05

Mercedes-BENZ V-Class, Vito

Passenger car / van
Missing welding points on the rear cross-bar may increase the risk of injury for passengers in the event of an accident.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1061/17 · notified by Germany · reported 2017-08-11
Passenger car/Van
In the event of an accident, this could increase the risk of injury for the passenger.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1288/18 · notified by Germany · reported 2018-09-07
Passenger car/van
A section of one brake line may have a narrowed cross section. This could have an adverse effect on the brake dynamics and driving stability which could increase the risk of an accident.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1432/17 · notified by Germany · reported 2017-10-20
Van
A cut-out in the vehicle floor may be missing meaning that the tail pipe of the warm-air auxiliary heating has not been fitted correctly. Exhaust gases from the auxiliary heating may consequently not be evacuated correctly and might to some extent penetrate the vehicle interior leading to a risk of carbon monoxide…
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0283/16 · notified by Germany · reported 2016-03-11
Passenger car
The doors could open in the event of a side collision.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0802/18 · notified by Germany · reported 2018-06-15
Passenger car / van
This could result in the unintended deployment of the thorax airbag when the seat is rotated causing injuries to the occupant.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1874/17 · notified by Germany · reported 2018-01-05
Camper van
This could lead to weakening of the roof structure and thus of the overall stability of the body.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0609/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-04-12
Van
The steering column is not sufficiently earthed. As a result, in the event of an electrostatic discharge, the driver's airbag may be triggered when not required. This could cause an accident.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1735/17 · notified by Germany · reported 2017-12-08

Mercedes-BENZ AMG Glc43

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELModel year 2025
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles. The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026050004. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable…
NHTSA campaign 26V281000 · reported 01/05/2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAModel year 2021
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, and AMG GT-Class 4-door Coupe vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The MBUX multimedia system…
Remedy: The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 28, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021050012.
NHTSA campaign 21V354000 · reported 14/05/2021
SEATSModel year 2021
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLC, CLS, AMG GT 4-door Coupe and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. A faulty electrical contact within the seat position switch may prevent the driver…
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat position switches, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040016.
NHTSA campaign 21V230000 · reported 01/04/2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREModel year 2021
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The…
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.
NHTSA campaign 21V058000 · reported 05/02/2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSModel year 2021
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 GLC 300, GLC 300 4Matic, AMG GLC 63 4Matic, AMG GLC 63 S 4Matic, and AMG GLC 43 4Matic vehicles. The electrical connection for the headlights may not be watertight, which can result in headlight failure.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight sealing plugs, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022050005.
NHTSA campaign 22V261000 · reported 15/04/2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREModel year 2021
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in…
Remedy: The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact…
NHTSA campaign 22V365000 · reported 20/05/2022
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPModel year 2021
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.
NHTSA campaign 23V445000 · reported 26/06/2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSModel year 2021
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 GLC 300, 2020 GLC 350e, and 2020-2022 AMG GLC 43 vehicles. The headlights may be incorrectly adjusted too high and create a glare for oncoming traffic. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the headlight adjustment and correct it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
NHTSA campaign 24V070000 · reported 02/02/2024

Mercedes-BENZ AMG Glb35

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAModel year 2021
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, and AMG GT-Class 4-door Coupe vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The MBUX multimedia system…
Remedy: The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 28, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021050012.
NHTSA campaign 21V354000 · reported 14/05/2021
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOWModel year 2021
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 GLB 250 and AMG GLB 35 vehicles. The driver-side window air bag may not have been mounted correctly to the lower area of the A-pillar. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the mounting of the driver-side window air bag and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
NHTSA campaign 21V860000 · reported 05/11/2021
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATEModel year 2021
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 GLB35 AMG, and 2020-2021 GLB250 vehicles. The side spoilers on the tailgate might not have been installed correctly, allowing them to detach.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the side spoilers, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 2, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021050009.
NHTSA campaign 21V231000 · reported 01/04/2021
SUSPENSION:FRONTModel year 2021
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLB35, 2019-2020 A220, and 2020 GLB250 vehicles. The integral carrier that supports the front axle may corrode, causing it to fail.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the integral carrier, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022070009.
NHTSA campaign 21V990000 · reported 17/12/2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREModel year 2021
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The…
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.
NHTSA campaign 21V058000 · reported 05/02/2021
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONModel year 2021
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera may not display the rearview…
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022060007.
NHTSA campaign 22V232000 · reported 08/04/2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREModel year 2021
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in…
Remedy: The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact…
NHTSA campaign 22V365000 · reported 20/05/2022
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCKModel year 2021
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door,…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 31, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V481000 · reported 24/07/2026

Mercedes-BENZ CLA, GLA, GLE/GLS, A-Class, AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class Coupe/convertible, S-Class

Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00968/22 · notified by Bulgaria · reported 2022-07-08
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/02969/24 · notified by Germany · reported 2024-10-25
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00940/24 · notified by Germany · reported 2024-04-19
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00730/21 · notified by Germany · reported 2021-05-28
Passenger car
As a consequence, the installation of a child seat may not deactivate the passenger airbag as required. In the event of an accident, the passenger airbag could therefore be deployed. This could increase the risk of injury to a child in a rear-facing child seat.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1621/18 · notified by Germany · reported 2018-11-02
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/04146/25 · notified by Germany · reported 2025-11-28
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01223/23 · notified by Germany · reported 2023-05-26

Mercedes-BENZ Citan

Van
Engine mount screws may not be correctly secured. In the event of a crash this could increase the risk of injury to the occupants.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0273/17 · notified by Germany · reported 2017-03-10
Passenger car / van
Screws to fasten the safety belt to the B and C pillars on the left-hand side of the vehicle may not be correctly secured. As a consequence, in the event of a crash, this could cause injury to the passengers.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1501/17 · notified by Germany · reported 2017-11-03
Van
The brake lines on the vehicles may not be bolted to the underbody with the correct torque. This could lead to the failure of both foot-brake circuits.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0158/17 · notified by Germany · reported 2017-02-17
Passenger car
Nitrogen oxides are harmful to human health and the environment.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1020/19 · notified by France · reported 2019-07-12
Van
There may be cracks in the steering column tube. This means that the steering column might not withstand the force of an accident, which could increase the risk of the driver sustaining injuries.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0217/17 · notified by Germany · reported 2017-02-24
Van
Due to a faulty connection of the rear left seatbelt, the functioning of the seatbelt cannot be guaranteed. This could lead to an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0555/16 · notified by Germany · reported 2016-05-06
Van
The incorrect update of the control units may result in malfunctioning of the airbag control device, the Electronic Stability Programme or the distance control system.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0622/17 · notified by Germany · reported 2017-05-19

Mercedes-BENZ GLC

Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/02356/23 · notified by Germany · reported 2023-10-06
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00338/21 · notified by Germany · reported 2021-03-12
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/00394/25 · notified by Germany · reported 2025-01-31
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01437/22 · notified by France · reported 2022-10-21
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert INFO/00017/21 · notified by Germany · reported 2021-02-12
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/00307/25 · notified by Germany · reported 2025-01-24